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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Arjan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Arizona|Arjana
CelticBoy↑↑ Surging

Arjan

AHR-jun · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1606
↑↑ Surging
#1606
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 25
Peak rank
#1606 in 2024
5yr change
+583 ranks
Birth frequency
2.9 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1606 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Arjan

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1606

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+583 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness70

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
NatureCelticIrishBoy2-syllableOld Irish RootUncommonInternational AppealModernTree-inspired
Character
vibrant and striking
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Arjans

athleticpioneeringdeterminedambitiousresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Arjan is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1606 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +583 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1606 · rare
Arjan at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'little red one', derived from the rowan tree which bears bright red berries
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1606 in 2024
5yr change:+583 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Arjan Bhullar
Basketball player
Arjan Walisingam
Footballer
Similar Sound
Ronan◈ArjunOrion◈Arian◈Ayaan◈
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈LeifFinn◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arjan
Rowan◈IvyHazel◈PhoebeStellan◈Beckett◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Arjan illustration
Name Intelligence
Arjan · Overview
Summary

Arjan is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1606 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Arjan scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 583 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature character
Arjan carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Arjan is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
arjan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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